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How to Train a Rebel Army (Secretly) In Seven Steps
Obama said he wants to step up training for rebel groups in Syria. Here's more on the covert rebel training program that's already in effect.
May 28, 2014
"The Hatred Is Real, and It's Pretty Chilling"
Navigating armed gunmen and wary pro-Russian supporters, filmmaker James Jones found a country divided by deep-seeded hatred.
May 27, 2014
The Putin Factor: Russia, America and the Geopolitics of Ukraine
President Obama came into office promising a "reset" in U.S.-Russia relations. Six years later, the reset, for all intents and purposes, is dead.
May 27, 2014
How Ukraine Got to the Brink
It won't be simple for Ukraine to move past its current political turmoil. At play are a mix of cultural, economic and geopolitical forces that in some cases, date back centuries.
May 27, 2014
Who's Helping Millions of Syrians Displaced by War?
It's the world's biggest humanitarian crisis, but no one in the international community has oversight or responsibility.
May 27, 2014
Obama's Choices: Syria and Ukraine
Obama’s strategy is interventionism without overreach. But is he doing enough? A closer look at the president's response to the two crises — and what options he has left.
May 27, 2014
Syrian Rebels Describe U.S.-Backed Training in Qatar
Interviews featured in a new FRONTLINE film are the latest evidence that after more than three years of warfare, the U.S. has stepped up the provision of lethal aid to the rebels.
May 26, 2014
Syrian Rebels Describe U.S.-Backed Training in Qatar
Interviews featured in a new FRONTLINE film are the latest evidence that after more than three years of warfare, the U.S. has stepped up the provision of lethal aid to the rebels.
May 26, 2014
For Syrians Fleeing Violence, Scant Refuge or Relief
An estimated 9,500 Syrians are being displaced every day — one family every minute — making Syria both the biggest and the fastest growing displacement crisis on Earth. But there are few resources to help them.
May 23, 2014
The Faces of Syria's Displaced
Syria is the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with at least 6.5 million people displaced internally. These images offer a glimpse into their disrupted lives.
May 23, 2014
How the NSA Can Get Onto Your Computer
Security expert Ashkan Soltani explains how the NSA can get onto a user's computer via the web browser.
May 23, 2014
Tuesday on FRONTLINE: "Battle Zones: Ukraine & Syria"
On May 27, FRONTLINE reveals firsthand the deep-seated hatreds between right-wing Ukrainian nationalists with historic ties to the Nazis, and violent pro-Russian separatists vying for control of the country.
May 22, 2014